How It Works
After a customer completes an order or pays a bill, they’re prompted to leave feedback:- Star rating - 1 to 5 stars for their overall experience
- Written comments - Free-text field for additional feedback
- Detailed ratings - Optional sub-ratings for Food, Service, Atmosphere, and Value for money
Enabling Feedback
To enable customer feedback collection:- Go to Settings → Feedback
- Enable Order Reviews
- Save your changes
- Orders: On the order status page after their order is complete
- Bill payments: In a modal after successful payment
Smart Reviews
Smart Reviews help you capture positive reviews on external platforms like Google and TripAdvisor, while keeping constructive feedback private.How Smart Reviews Work
When a customer gives a 5-star rating:- They’re shown your configured external review links
- They can tap to leave a review on Google, TripAdvisor, etc.
- Their positive feedback appears publicly where it matters most
- They’re asked to explain what could be improved
- Feedback stays private in your dashboard
- You can address issues before they become public reviews
Supported Platforms
Configure links to any of these review platforms:| Platform | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Business Profile reviews | |
| Restaurant reservation platform | |
| Local business reviews | |
| Travel and restaurant reviews | |
| Facebook page reviews | |
| SquareMeal | UK restaurant guide |
Setting Up Smart Reviews
- Go to Settings → Feedback
- Under Review Links, click Add Link
- Select the platform
- Paste your review page URL
- Save changes
Detailed Feedback Questions
For deeper insights, you can enable additional rating questions. When enabled, customers rate these categories separately:- Food - Quality and taste of the food
- Service - Staff attentiveness and friendliness
- Atmosphere - Ambiance and environment
- Value for money - Whether pricing feels fair
When Feedback Is Requested
After Orders
For dine-in orders, customers see a “Review your order” button on the order status page. This appears when:- The order is complete
- Order reviews are enabled
- The order wasn’t paid via Pay at Table
- No review has been submitted yet
After Bill Payments
For Pay at Table payments, a review modal appears automatically after successful payment. Customers can:- Submit their rating immediately
- Dismiss the modal (if allowed in settings)
Viewing Feedback
Access all customer feedback from your dashboard:- Go to Feedback in the main menu
- View ratings, comments, and trends
- Filter by date range, rating, or order type
- Export feedback data for analysis
Webhooks
Receive real-time notifications when customers submit feedback:| Event | Description |
|---|---|
order.rating.updated | Triggered when a customer submits or updates their rating |
Best Practices
Respond to Feedback
Follow up with unhappy customers to resolve issues and show you care
Track Trends
Monitor ratings over time to measure improvement efforts
Share Positive Reviews
Feature great feedback on social media and your website
Train Your Team
Use specific feedback to guide staff training